Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Programs

Post Baccalaureate Program for the Initial Certification in Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Education K-12

This is a fully online program.

The Post Baccalaureate program consists of 21 credits in education and one semester of student teaching (6 cr.) and leads to an Initial Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences. All coursework is delivered fully online, while student teaching and fieldwork is completed by visiting different secondary schools with FACS programs. Each education course requires 20-25 hours of fieldwork and can be completed at a variety of schools throughout New York. Every effort should be made to visit schools with FACS programs. A list of these schools can be obtained from the Program Coordinator. All courses must be completed with a B or better and are only available to matriculated students in the program.

See more program Information here:

POST BACC. PROGRAM IN FCS 2023 (3).pdf

In addition to this program, there are other requirements to complete, including 30 credits in the FACS content area. These content area courses are offered at Queens College in a fully online format.

Since some applicants may come with relevant content in their previous academic coursework, having your transcripts assessed will help you to evaluate the number of credits needed to complete the Advanced Certificate.

New York State Teacher Certification Checklist

MS Ed Family and Consumers Sciences Education

Master of Science in Education Fully Online Program Family & Consumer Sciences Education

This program is intended for any certified teacher looking to obtain a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. This program is only open to individuals who are currently certified teachers and leads to an advanced certification (e.g., a professional state issued certification).

Please note: NYS Department of Education requires a minimum grade of B- for any graduate course to satisfy certification requirements for Professional Certification in teaching.

See more program information here:

MS Ed in FCS 2023 (1).pdf

Non-Matriculated Students

Online Graduate Courses in Family & Consumer Sciences for Teacher Certification & Professional Development

Whether you are looking to take just one course for professional development or a few courses to meet state requirements for getting certified, the Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACS) graduate program at Queens College can help you reach your goal.

Our graduate courses in the FACS content area are now offered fully online and meet the requirements for teachers certified in another area looking to get certified in Family and Consumer Sciences.

See more program information here:

NON MATRICULATES INFORMATION (4).pdf

If this is the pathway you are looking for, then you want to apply to QC Graduate Admissions as a non-matriculated student (meaning you only want to take a few courses and not the entire program) in the MS Ed program in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 

Application Deadlines

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students

For students who would like to enter our program and who have not completed a BA degree, including students with AA degrees:

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students

MS Ed Family & Consumer Sciences Application Requirements

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.

1. An average of B (GPA of 3.0) or better in the undergraduate major
2. Initial certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences
3. Please note that the GRE is NO longer required

Post-Baccalaureate Advanced Certificate in Family & Consumer Sciences Education K-12

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.

1. An average of B (GPA of 3.0) or better in the undergraduate major
2. Please note that the GRE is no longer required.

Non-Matriculate Student Requirements

For a full and comprehensive description please visit the QC page here.

For questions about tuition and billing, contact the Bursar’s Office.

For questions about Financial Aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Welcome to the Family & Consumer Sciences Education program.

New students should utilize the Registration Checklist.

**Please note that online students do not need to submit immunization records**

All students at Queens College must utilize their Queens College email to communicate with Professors and Advisors. You will receive important and time sensitive information to that email ONLY and therefore, failure to set up and utilize these accounts may result in missing information that is essential to your success in the FACS program.

Do not delay in setting up these accounts. You will require access to CUNYFirst to pay your bill and register for classes. You will need Blackboard to participate in your courses and email to communicate with your Professors.

To set up your accounts, visit here.

Family & Consumer Sciences Education Programs Leading to Certification New York State Policies & Grade Expectations

Visit here for information

CST in Family & Consumer Sciences

Register for the exam: https://www.nystce.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/NY072_TestPage.html

Preparation materials:

1. https://www.nystce.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/NY072_PrepMaterials.html
2. https://www.mometrix.com/studyguides/nystce/family-and-consumer-sciences.htm
3. https://teachinglicense.study.com/nystce/family-and-consumer-sciences-072-study-guide.html
4. https://www.nystce.nesinc.com/content/Correlation/NY_Correlation_072.htm

Using your notes and previous materials from your content courses is recommended.

QC Certification Office provides resources online and helpful staff to answer your questions.

Long Island Family & Consumer Sciences Professionals

New York State Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Educators

The National Coalition for Family and Consumer Sciences (The Coalition)

Association for Career & Technical Education

FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America